BOYCOTTING FIRESTONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, last weekend I got a flat tire. We (ok ok-mostly Todd, while Tina and I watched- I did a lovely job of cranking up the jack thank you very much) changed it out for the spare and I took it in to Firestone the next day for them to fix/replace it. I have road hazard on the things, I bought the tires from them, and that's where I always take them when I run over something which I tend to do quite a bit. The guy was an utter jerk and treated me like I didn't know my butt from a hole in the ground because I'm a woman and proceeded to tell me my car needs about $1300!! worth of repairs while I'm at it, some of which included a $40 oil change she wasn't due for, a $15 battery corrosion package(hello! coke!), and various other pumps and jim jammies replaced. I told him I'm not getting anything done but the tire. Anywho, today, I'm coming back from my last class of the day, and everything's going fine. I decide I don't want to go home because the weather is so bee-u-ti-full and so I was trying to get a signal on my dang phone that is about to kick the bucket to see if anyone would want to meet me for coffee. And so I am turning on to Summer and whoa nelly! I almost run in to oncoming traffic because I cannot turn my wheel. I am wondering,"what tha heck??" But I forcefully turn the thing and pull it in to the closest parking lot. By this time it dawned on me that my dang power steering had gone out. So I did what any girl of my nature would do when they aren't really sure what to do. I called dad. He asked if I could drive it, just as far to their house. And so I cranked her up (I noticed that was the second time I was able to use the expression"crank up" in this entry- sweet!) and hand over hand fully flexin, back her up, and pull her back on to Summer. Well........ I'm driving along (in a mostly straight line so that was good) and I see smoke emerging from my hood. This causes me to look at my temperature gauge and sure nuff'- I'm overheating! Yay! I start praying at this point, "Please just let me make it home. Please Bessie, just make it home. C'mon old Bessie. You can do it." She's a' smokin' and a' boilin' acting all fussy but I made it to mom and dad's........where we proceed to pop the hood and take a peek. Ok, my serpentine belt is just dangling, there's some random pulley wedged in between metal, and my water is boiling. "Hmmm, not good." I think. And then I thought to call Firestone and chew them out for messing with my levers and pullies without my permission(please ask, thank you very much) and got so stinkin' mad, I thought it might be better for dad to do it. Well, he called them and told them the story. Of course, they simply "performed a totally visual only test. We couldn't have caused it." How the devil would they have known all that $1300 was wrong with it just from looking at it I'd like to know! But he was nice-ish and said "alright then." and hung up. And so now, I am stuck at mom and dad's with no car writhing in my anger. And so in the words of the girl from Saturday Night Live........."I think my feelings could best be expressed in a song by No Doubt"
Cause I'm just a girl, little ol' me
Don't let me out of your sight
I'm just a girl, all pretty and petite
So don't let me have any rights
Oh....I've had it up to here!
The moment I step outside
So many reasons for me to run and hide
I can't do the little things I hold so dear
Cause' it's all those little things that I fear
Cause I'm just a girl, I'd rather not be
Cause' they won't let me drive my stupid car
without telling me there's $1300 worth of stuff wrong with it
and just fix my dang tires
Cause' I'm just a girl, guess I'm some kind of freak
Cause they all sit and stare with their eyes
I'm just a girl, take a good look at me
Just your typical prototype
Oh....I've had it up to here!
Oh....am I making myself clear??

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IT SNOWED!!!!



(And I got a little carried away with making a unique snowman-hehe)
Now Spring's approach won't make me sad for lack of playtime in the snow. :D Yay! So happy!

Spring Break!

Well, I am going to Treasure Island beach in Tampa Bay, Florida in March during spring break. Still not sure of the dates of the Hard Rock Cafe Florida job, but I am loving all this trip action! Yippee! A little group of us are getting some cheap rooms in a po dunky joint...but it's on the beach! I'm so excited! Though we are driving there....so that's a little icky, but I'm trying to convince my parents to let us take their minivan so we can all fit in one car at least. We'll have 6 drivers though, so that should make it easier. And it should end up being a pretty cheap trip, which is always nice. I'm trying to figure out a way to get at least a smidge of sun presence on this pasty white body of mine...... If I don't.... which is most likely seeing as how the only way I could get some sun is in a tanning bed, and that will never happen (I guess I could try the fake bake layering lotion stuff but the last time I did that, I got a huge patch of hives on my arm. I don't know if it was from that or the other hive inducing things goin' down in my life at the time....but still! How straight up nasty would it be to have hives and pastiness on the beach????!!!!!) Everybody!.....bring out your sunglasses!!

Florida! Whoo Hoo!!

Well, I apparently talked to much smack about Key West and someone out there is listening. OK, either that, or somewhere, sometime, a band of drag queens and beer wenches put a tracking device in me and now check my blog in addition to knowing where I'm at 24/7. =-0 !!!! I say this because a couple weeks ago, we refinished the bar at the local Hard Rock Cafe. They obviously liked what they saw and are now requesting us to do another........in......Key West Florida-home of the lowered pirate beer wench and Sushi in the red shoe. N.o. W.a.y. What timing! But hey! Who's complainin'?? So... we are gonna make it a little extended work/trip with the family. Tina will of course be able to camp out on the beach all day everyday (grrrrr). But I will slave my fingers to the bone getting it all done in record time(hopefully-please please!) so that I can hang with the wench. Huh Hhmmm....... The pirate beer totting variety of course. Sushi and beer wenches, here I come!

Just Chillin' With My Peeps....

I always stay up and watch the ball drop in New York City on New Year's. Sometimes the local stations here decide to not show it and use the time to show car chases and other useless trash I couldn't give two hoots about when the countdown is going on. But alas, this year I was able to see it, twice! (New York time and our time) But while watching, one of my friend's informed me that last year, she saw a drag queen being lowered in a red shoe, and I thought, "That's hilarious! I wonder if other places drop things??" Sooooo.... I am thrilled to share with you what I found. Enjoy..... In Havre de Grace, Maryland, a wooden duck is lowered. Atlanta, Georgia lowers an eight foot tall by eight foot wide, over 800 pound peach. North Carolina has a few different ones. In Brasstown, they lower a live opossum in a cage, Mount Olive, a pickle, and Raleigh, a 900 pound brass acorn. And Texas?? They hope to lower Darren Ballard's testicles in 2009. !?!? Indeed! Pennsylvania has the most.(28!!!!) In Blain, it's a cow made of wood, dropped from a silo. Falmouth has a stuffed goat lowered. Hershey raises a giant Hershey Kiss , and Mechanicsburg lowers a wrench (get it? Mechanics burg- a wrench- cute huh?) just to name a few. One of my personal favorites is the giant Peep that gets lowered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. But I think these two take the cake. First, the pirate beer wench(pictured)(Tina, how much could Bob tease you about that one!), and second, the drag queen named Sushi(also pictured) that comes from the ceiling in a nine foot red shoe, both brought to us from Key West, Florida. And I thought that shiny glass ball in New York was interesting! These people have gotten down right creative! But even though they are all extremely strange, they supposedly all have something to do with the city's history. Which leads me to wonder, "Who in the world established Key West??"

ALL IS NOT LOST IN THIS CITY!

A few months ago, I was devastated to learn that my beloved Libertyland was closing. No, it wasn't the greatest, biggest, or even the most fun or attractive theme park in the world, but I've grown up with it, and it is dear to my heart. Every year, I faithfully attend the fair (at least once) and ride all the slung together in two days, throw your neck out of whack rides that it has to offer, and then drift over to Libertyland to ride the ol' faithfuls that I have come to know and love. Like my dear Elvis Presley, my favorite ride was also the Zippin Pippin(North America's second oldest wooden roller coaster). Not the biggest or most interesting roller coaster, but I loved it the most because I literally feared for my life every time I rode on it. The front cart was of course the best. The ride creaked and groaned with every motion across it's old pine timber frame. On the downward jolts, I'd hold my arms up but always felt like that time, I'd surely fly out because of only being restrained by a wobbly bar. So I was nearly in tears when I found out the city had auctioned off this ride for a pathetic $2500. I would have taken out a loan and set it up in my back yard for that!!!! Well, I would have figured out something. They moaned some trash about it having to be so cheap because whoever bought it had to take it away within 30 days. Bullarky!! And,who could forget the Revolution? It sped up to 55 mph and flipped you upside down a couple times. I remember the first time Tina talked me in to getting on it. After that, I was hooked. I have love for the goofy log ride with it's always wet seats and tunnel of luhve, darkness or something, that's fog machine took your breath away. And I have so many fond memories on the wonderful antique carousel. It was always the last ride of the evening after a full day of fair fun. Every single year, we rode that carousel. After learning of the Pippin's demise, I just knew that it would be sold for parts or mowed over because no one gave two hoots about preserving something as magical as it is. And while someone decides what in the world to do with it, it's just sitting there, getting older, needing to be preserved, wanting some thrilled kids to pick out their favorite horses to ride on so it can take them away in endless circles. Call me a kid at heart, too attached, or just plain dorky for loving the ghetto palace so much, but love it I do. And thus the devastation when I found out it was going to be sold for parts. How could the city allow this!??! But....... I found out today that apparently some jitney named T-Rex or something like that (some great themepark), is buying the ghetto palace and keeping the Zippin Pippin AND the carousel RIGHT HERE WHERE IT SITS IN MEMPHIS!! I could die of happiness! This place supposedly has a really good success rate at buying nappy rundowns such as my beloved, and turning them in to fabulous riding establishments. And to this Elvis (and myself) would say, "Thank you. Thank you very much."

Don't read until you have 5 hours...haha

Surveys.... Ramblings on and on about oneself but somehow so much fun....... This one was stolen from Tina's blog >Name:Brooke > Age:23 >Hair color:Dark brown with "still alot of red in it" apparantely :) >Eye color: Green, Brown, Hazel, bursty colors ...something like that. I think they change color depending on the light or something >Pet(s) and their name(s): Whoppy the beast otherwise known as Posey >Birthplace: M'town representin'! Haha >Nickname(s): Moose, Scooter, um, Punkin' Butt- still tryin' to figure that one out :-P >Most widespread Nickname: Moose....... hehllo! The very name of my blog! >Height:5'9 >Mood right now: Happy happy happy...... :) ( It's your fault Tina :} ) ~Favorites~ >Color:Royal blue or that crazy bright burnt orange >Animal:Dog >Number:Not 3!! I know that much! Maybe I dunno that's a goofy question.... >Gum:Orbitz sweetmint or Trident strawberry lime splash deliciousness >Sport:Tiger basketball to watch, volleyball to play >Season:Fall >Candy:Peanut butter chocolate things >Song:Ok, lame and make fun of me if you want(and I know you will) but for right now it's one by Celine Dion called My Precious One- makes me think of monkey every time I hear it and I get a lump in my throat > Actor: Still the ever so buff, bald, and fabulous Vin Diesel--yummy > TV Show: Survivor I suppose ~This or That~ >> Morning or Evening: Evening > Hugs or Kisses: Depends on who wants em' I guess > Love or Money: Love.....jeesh..... >Movies or Music: :( Um, I guess music? I like movies too though... >Big Crowds or Little Crowds: either, not all the time though > Beach or Mountains: Beach with a drink and a waiter and snorkel gear and a camera......... > Six Flags or Carowinds: What tha flip is Carowinds?? I LOVE rides.... :) As anyone can atest to that has been with me to the fair >Percussion or Strings: ahhhh...Strings. > Skateboard or Skooter: Skooter! (one of my million nicknames) Ooh! Plus they get incredible gas mileage > Heels or Sneakers: Ooooh heels please > Black or White:Black - as in nearly every item of clothing I own > Red or Green: Red > Skittles or M&Ms: Skittles > Sun or Moon: Sun > Water or Fire: Water >> ~Have You Ever~ >> Danced in the Rain: Not since I was little. Sounds very nice though. > Honked a Car Horn at Strangers: Yup! One of my great pleasures in life, except of course the one time I honked at this guy and it was in fact.... a woman. I've never felt as gay. My favorite thing is to honk the horn when Tina's driving though, embarrasses the crap out of her. Haha > Done Something You Regret: Hehllo! > Cried in a Full Theater: Why, yes. > Done Drugs: Why,no. > Smiled for No Reason:Yeah, makes people wonder what's wrong with you. > Thought About Something and Laughed Really Loud: Um, usually this happens at the meeting. And then I have to pretend like I was doing some sort of snorty sinus scratch thing. Don't think anyone buys it. > Done Something Stupid in Front of Your Crush: Mmmmm Crush Soda..... > Said Something No One Else Got: I have an odd sense of humor, so sure > Acted/Sang on Stage: HEHLLO! Me and Bryan Adams!!!!! I've had a few convention/assembly/drama yadda yadda yadda parts as well. > Talked in Front of a Large Group (EXcluding Oral Reports): Yup. >Had a Cavity: No >Said Something That Others Took Wrong: Um, you are speaking with the queen. >Been Told to Get Your Mind Out of the Gutter: Heh heh, yes. > Been in Love: I say no. > Fallen Down in Public: Can't count the times. My favorite time being after the convention helping clean. There was this nice family sitting down talking and I was walking up the steps in front of them and tripped up the stairs. My purse and I went flying. The only thing that came out of my purse of course was my Crown Royal bag that I keep my camera in and it landed right in front of them. I tried to explain it's what I keep my camera in but they were offended I'm pretty sure. haha > Been Stupid in Front of a Lot of People: Noo.....not me!! > Done Something Someone Said You Could Never Do: Yes! >> ~Do You~ >> Sing Well: I sing. Well? Eh... I like to do it so who cares?? ;) > Dance Well: I like to do it as well. > Get Embarrassed Easily: That'd be a heck yes and it shows, cuz I blush like a retard >Consider Yourself a Morning Person: NO!!!! I don't even consider myself a person in the morning! > Take Walks in the Rain: Uh, no. > Keep Your Promises: I try to. > Like to Talk: Me??? Nooo.haha > Speak Your Mind: A bit too much sometimes > Trust Others Easily: Yeah, gets me in trouble, wish I didn't >> ~Movies & Music~ >> Best Movie You've Seen in Theaters Lately: Stranger Than Fiction.... so good! > Saddest Movie: Braveheart. >Cutest Movie: Cute?Yeah, I guess I agree with Tina, Finding Nemo. >Movie You Find Yourself Quoting: Elizabethtown, Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail, Orange County, Napoleon Dynamite. > Ever Made Movies With Your Friends: Acted out retarded plays and such. > Radio Station You Listen to Most:93X I guess > Song Currently Stuck in Your Head: Snow Patrol- Chasing Cars > Stupidest Song You've Heard Lately: Fergilicious. Yes! I agree! Stupid song and sooo annoying! F.e.r.g......blah blah blah so delicious? But I'm not promiscous? Come on now. Get some better lyrics and then put them on the radio.> Song You Hear Most on the Radio: Oh good grief. Call Me When You're Sober. ALWAYS ON. > ~Randomness~ >> Would You EVER Skydive: Yeah, if it wasn't a life-threatening thrill sport.Oh well. If I did do it, it would be the one time the paracute didn't open. > Do You Think There's Gold on the Other End of a Rainbow? Uh, what? >What CD Have You Listened to Most Lately? Elizabethtown Soundtrack. > Have You Ever Held a Snake or Tarantula? A snake. No spiders. EVER. HATE SPIDERS. ESPECIALLY HAIRY HUGE ONES. > Do You Like Scary Movies? yup. Love em'. > What's Your Pet Peeve? Pencils writing. > Do You Have a Type A Personality? Sometimes I think so but Tina says I DO NOT so who knows?? > What Would YOU Do for a Klondike Bar? um, not a whole lot but they are really tasty! > What's the One Thing You Would Bring With You to a Deserted Island? Tina's IPOD > Ever Been Tubing? Yup, hot upper half, fridgid butt and feet > Drove a Jetski? No. > Do You Believe in Love at First Sight? No. > Introvert or Extrovert? Extrovert. > Do You Like Big Crowds? Sure. > What's Your Favorite Quote from a Friend? "That's not good, that's not good." - Mom in reference to missing a meeting. > What Word Do You Use Too Much? Tard, nerd, well...... > Can You Sing Your ABC\'s Backward\'s? I guess, if I wanted to. > What\'s the Latest You\'ve Ever Stayed Up? I don't remember. But it was when we went to Europe and I had to stay up to prevent jetlag. HORRIBLE. > Have You Ever Been Betrayed? Yeah. > What\'s Your Greatest Strength(s)? I don't dwell on my problems and can clear my head of them at night. > Weakness(es)? I have to work hard to say "I'm sorry." But I force myself to. Got a bad temper. Bald stocky men... hahahaha. > Do You Laugh a Lot? Yes. On a rare occasion, I let out a random snort, and that's embarrassing. >Are You a Leader or a Follower? I love to follow behind a good decision maker, but because of my personality and how much I hate to just sit there not doing anything, I lead(only when forced) I'm sooo bad at making decisions. >Do You WANT to Be Like Everyone Else? NO! >What\'s the Compliment You Receive Most? That I'm funny. > Do You March to the Beat of Your OWN Drummer? It's the beat of somethin! > Can You Talk Extremely Fast? yeah. > ~Last Words~ >> What Are Your Last Words? I hope I did well on my Anatomy and Physiology final I just took, our move goes well, I make it in to the nursing course when I want to, that everybody I love is really happy for at least a month. This was the longest survey EVAR!! The End. :)